Richard Aspinwall

Colin Gray, a 54-year-old man, is the father of Colt Gray, who committed a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, in September 2024, resulting in the deaths of two students and two teachers. Gray is newsworthy because he was recently found guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in connection to the shooting. The conviction stems from Gray providing his then-14-year-old son, Colt, with the rifle used in the attack, which occurred on September 4, 2024. A jury deliberated for a short time before convicting Gray on multiple charges on March 3, 2026. This case is significant as it highlights the legal consequences for parents who provide access to firearms that are then used in violent crimes, particularly school shootings, raising questions about parental responsibility and gun control.